Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier International ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier International ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittier International's student population of 350 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier International ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier International is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
10%
Black
54%
12%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier International's ranking?
Whittier International is ranked #1641 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Whittier International?
350 students attend Whittier International.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Whittier International students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier International?
Whittier International has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittier International offer ?
Whittier International offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier International part of?
Whittier International is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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